Decorating a Twilight-Inspired Teen Holiday Tree

Decorating a holiday tree for your teen may seem like a daunting task (since teens are notoriously uninterested in anything their parents are doing), but it's easier than you'd think: Piggyback your holiday decorating on the recent "Twilight" phenomena and your vampire-crazed teen will be happy to help out. And thanks to Bella and Edward, decorating a teen's dream Christmas tree may simply mean unloading those Halloween boxes from the attic and getting crafty. Ready to get started?

THE PLAN: Gather a few spare vampire teeth laying around your son's bedroom, or invest in these fun vampire teeth ornaments from Cafe Press. For a maximum spooky aesthetic, try a dead tree from outside, or even collect a few stray branches to display in your favorite planter.

THE ACCENTS: Try red tinsel to signify dripping blood, and top your tree with a photo of Bella or Edward -- the perfect holiday angel for your teen!

THE BONUS: You'll finally get to break out the Halloween decor more than once a year, and your teen will be inspired to join in on the decorating fun.

Sure, you may think celebrating vampires at Christmas is sacrilegious, but hey -- you'll be the coolest Twilight-loving parent on the block. And of course, if you really want to get crazy, try your hand at other Twilight-inspired decor this holiday. Happy Hallo-Christmas!